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Egypt, MS, vs.. Trypt Of old.

Mr.. Hayseed Ito wife who is returned from
church)-What was the sermon aboutl
Mrs. Hayseed-Suthin about Joseph goin'
daun to Egypt to buy corn
Mr.. Hayseed-Did the dominic say what
corn's wuth daun theroAThe Epoch.
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The Yncht AmerIcn.

1t is fact not generally known that there
is not cart load Of the material of the old
America in the present craft. She was en-
tlrely built over again in England prior TO
1850, and half built over in America six years
ago.-The Epoch.
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A Question of PInra1s.

Said n little boy who was pursuing his mu-
sical education at the piano with his little
sister: Mamma, when there's two of us,
oughtnt we to say do re, us Instead Of do,
re, minn-The Epoch.
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OIInnlnnI.

This Anglicized Latin word signifies for
merly, anciently, heretofore. MY quondam
schoolfellown means my schoolfellow years
ago
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Origin of a Common Mnrd.

The earliest use in English of the word
hubbub is found in Spenser's "Faerie Queene," 1"
1880:
Now, when amid the thickest woods they were,
They heard noyse Of many bagpprs shrill,
And shrieking Hubuhs them approaching were,
Which all the forest did with horror nll
-Bk. Iii, Canto Y, Section 43.
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Mhnt the OLD Hen snih.

Into the house he came running,
And begged me to cut Off his curls,
Over his head richly clustered
AS bright ami us fair as girls.
"Why would yuu lose them, my darlngY"
"BecaIse our old hen, pouttd he,
Screams when We meet Get your hair cut!
Get your hair cut know She means met"
George Cooper in Our Little Ones
The man who Is always claiming uuau
heaven is his home is always the last one to
go.-Rochester Post-Express.
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STEEL ENcRAVINcS.

The Eclectic comprises each year two
large volumes of over 1900 pages Each of
these volumes contains fine steel engraving,
which adds much to the attraction of the
magazine.
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Good Words,
London Society,
Saturday Review,
The Spectator,
The Academy,
The Athenaum,
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copy, one year, So five copies, $50 Trial
subscription for three months, 81 The
Eclectic and any "a magazine, ss. Pos
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AmIhnrs.

The am of the Eclectic is to be instructive
and not sensational, and IL cOmmendS itself
particularly to all intelligent and thoughtful
readers Oho desire instruction as weu as enter.
tdinment.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

raries may have known them as flesh ana
blood, but the following generation doubts If
they ever wore anything but flowing robes or
ate anything but ambrosia.
1t is therefore refreshing to discover that
one hero, George Washington, was so human
as to order his coats, waistcoats and breeches
from a London tailor, and that he insisted
upon their being stylish and fitting.
Another fact which brings Washington
within the range of our sympathies is that he
was fond of tripe, and ordered it from Bris-
toll, England. because brand which he could
obtain there was superior to any made in New
York or Massachusetts,
Once upon a time Cary & Co.. of London,
the commission merchants who turned WASH
ington's tobacco crops into hard cash, pre-
sented him with two jars of Bristol picked
tripe. Each jar held about two gallons.
There was special pottery at Bristol for the
manufacture Of these jars, each of which had
burnt on its front surface the curer's name,
as guarantee of the genuineness of its
contents.
"Dear Cary" he wrote to the senior men,
Der of the firm. Mrs. Washington joins me
in warm thanks to you for your considerate
present Of two large stone jars of picked
trlpe | must ask you to arrange for four
similar jars, in wicker basket casing packed
in outer casks, to be shipped for my account
direct from the owners. Dental infirmity inl-
pols my caring for this necessary item in our
domestic cOmmisSariat."
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
PUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF JEAN BITE. JEAN.
No. 1870.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT
COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Homo
rable District Court in and for the par
ish o. ST. Landry, there will be sold at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the residence Of Thompson
Bhm on Plaquemine Ridge in the par
ish of st. Landry, by the undersigned
administrator or any duly qualified
auctioneer, on TUESDAY, MARCH 1st,
1887 the following described property
belonging to the estate of Jean Bite.
Jean deceased, to-wit:
/. A certain tract of prairie land 81
tuated at Plaquemine (Ridge) in the
parish of St. Landry, containing sixty
two and 4100 acres, and bounded on
the north by Valery Galins, east by J.
B. and L. W. Childs, south by w. S.
Evins and west by railroad land,
3. One yoke of young oxen, one cow
and calf, two Creole horses, ONE old
Creole mare, one yearling colt, one
wagon, one lot of pine lumber, one
pillow, Que double barrel shot gun.
Termsand Conditions.--Them ovabies
for cash, and the land on credit of
four years without interest, special
mortgage and vendors privilege re-
tanned TO secure the payment of the
price thereof.
JOSEPH JAMES,
jan 29-5t Administrator.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

drawn by tour and sometimes by SIX horseS
and manipulated by lveried driver and
position and accompanied by outrldeiS. Inc
coach was of cream color, and was suspended
on heavy leather straps resting on iron springs
It was furnished with Venetian blinds and
black leather curtains. Upon each door the
Washington arms was emblazoned, and upon
the panels on each side of the doors were de-
signs emil lematic of the four seasons, painted
on copper, on dark green ground.
The carriage, once owned by Washington
that is depicted here was built by Clark, of C.
street, Philadelphia, and was known as
the white chariot. 1t was exhibited at the
Sanitary fair in Philadelphia, and has been
used in professions of great public interest.
Washington had two other carriages-the
English one and one made in France. The
English one was cut up by Bishop Meade and
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE ENTS.
PARTITION SALE,
VIRGINIA FOSTER, wife ct al. vs..
DUDLEY A. CURRY, tutor ct al.
No. 1880.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF
ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of Judgment of the Homo
rable District Court in and for the par
isb of St. Landry, rendered in the above
entitled case, | will offer for sale at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the principal front door of
the Courthouse of the parish of St.
Landry, in the town of Opelousas, on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH Cd, 1887, at
eleven O'Clock a. H., the following de-
scribei property to-wit:
One hundred and ninety-seven and
S3n00 acres of land in the Big Cane
neighborhood in this parish, being two
lots allotted to the plaintiff and her
deceased sister, Maria Louisa Curry,
deceased wife of ID. \. Curry, and
mother of the two defendants, at the
partition of the Estates of Eliza G..
Hanna and Geo. p. Foster, 23d June,
1878, said two lots being made to APP
pear by the survey and plat thereof
made by NJ. Bennett.
The sale will be subject to a lease for
the present. year, the proceeds Of which
will belong to the purchaser.
Terms and ditions.-One-tifth Of
the purchase price, cash; the balance
to be payable in two equal annual in
stalIments from date of sale, with
eight per cent yearly interest from date,
and security by special mortgage and
vendors lien, including a clause for at
torney's fees. Or, the entire purchase
price to be payable upon credit of one
and two years from day Of sale, with
interest aud attorneys fees as stated
above; but in the latter event, the pur-
chaser to furnish good and solvent Sc
curty in addition to the special mort
gage and vendors lien-the purchaser
to have his option between the above
terms C.. c. DUsON,
Sheriff Parish Of St Landry.
ian 29-Jt
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perpendicular, from the immortal cherry
tree to the gate post Of the door yard, thickly
studded with nails. 1t was these nails which
impaired the blade of the Ratchet, as you can
see in the portrait. Much surreptitious hack
ing had done its fatal work. The Damascus
edge Of the honored implement was slightly
disfgured. The severe strains to which the
brave ak was subjected unsettled the handle
little. This defect George overcame by
means of a few nails boldly driven in on the
thither side of the axe. They can be seen in
the picture.
We got our information. as well as glimpse
at the Ratchet, from an old settler, also
from several hundred of Washingtons old
nurses and body servants still alive, each one
of whom is possessed of the only true Ratchet.
Hence there need be no question raised of the
authenticity of either this history or this
picture Several handles to this Ratchet were
worn out during Georges youth, and the one
here depicted was the last.
The cherry tree would tell a tale if it could,
but it cannot. After George cut it down it
was used up, piece by piece. to make cherry
correctional, of which George, it is said, took
his share. The above is, however, a true rep
resentation of it in the days of its vigor and
strength. Looking upon it, many will excuse
George for cutting it down. Falling as it did,
victim to the infantile Ratchet it attained
historic Immortality, and gave its lite to the
cause Of truth, even as its destroyer gave his
to the cause of freedom.
It was never much for cherries anyway.
The boys in the neighbornood, who stole its
cherries whenever they had chance, said
they were poor, wormy things at the best
The thing that astonished us the most is the
undoubted fact that the elder Washington set
any store by this tree at all. It is down in
the books as his favorite tree-a statement he
would correct doubtless were it in his power
to do So OF else cherry trees were scarce ar
ticles in those DAYS.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
WASHlNGTON'S MOTHER.
The Only Portrait of Her in Exis-

The Only Portrait of Her in Exis-
tence.
1t has been generally believed that no por-
trait of Gen. Washington's mother existed
but according to Maj. Walter, author of "Me-
MORALS Of Washington" just published by
Scribners, of New York, there is one portrait
by an English officer named Middleton
The painting was terribly mutilated during
journey to headquarters in Philadelphia
Sharples, when at Mount Vernon painting
Washington and his wife, was consulted as to
what could be done with it. A large hole had
been ground out of its centre, several partially
disjointed pieces of the canvas had been
roughly glued on an improvised back, but it
was not in presentable condition Washing
ton sent it to England for repair. Its restora-
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

ton was confided to Bird, Royal acade-
mican and one of the ablest artists in por-
traiture then living.
All doubtas to the portrait of Mary, Wash
ington's mother, is removed by letter, dated
in 1892, from Washington to Mr. Charles
Carter, who married a niece of Washington
and had offered his services in getting the
portrait repaired. In this letter Washington
says:
"The portrait is identified with my whole
life My mother gave it me, and the large
hole was thrust through it in course of wagon
travel to Philadelphia quarters. Under the
Disagreement, Mrs. Washington and myself
ever afterward preferred it hanging in my
bedroom, where its wounded, unfinished and
apparently neglected condition escaped fire.
quent unpleasant remark. Any change
wrought in the picture beyond repairing the
hole would be the reverse of improvement to
my eye. ! am happy above measure in hav-
ing it, wounded and apparently neglected as
it is, rather than incur the penalty Of its alb
sence." The picture was painted a few
months before the birth of her illustrious son.
Washington told Sharples that his mother
was the most beautiful woman he had ever
seen.
The defaced picture was sent to England,
transferred to new canvas, and while the
likeness was preserved, it was improved as
much as possible. It has ever since remained
in the possession of the Cary family in Eng
land. During his last visit to England Gen.
Grant saw the portrait. 1t is the only por-
trait of her in existence. 1t has been repro
duced by the Autotype company, London,
and appears in Maj Walters book, Memo
rails Of George, Mary and Martha Washing
tor" from which the accompanying picture
is taken.
Mary Ball. Washington's mother, was the
daughter OF well-to-do Virginia planter.
She was born in 1906, was carefully brought
up and religiously trained. On March 6,
1870, at the age of "A, she became the second
wife of Augustine Washington, friend and
neighbor of her father. The wedding was
celebrated with the old time generous hos
pitality of Virginia.
Her husbands home was in Westmoreland
county, Va. on an eminence about half a
mile from the Potomac river. 1t was mod
est little country house Of four rooms and an
attic, and had an enormous chimney at each
end On the river front was piazza. Here,
on the I'D of February 9th, old style), 1882,
George Washington was born.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
Notice for Meeting of Creditors.
WILSON NJ. PRICE vs.. HIS CREDI-
TORS.
No. 1874.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Homo
rahle District Court for the parish Of
st. Landry. a meeting Of the creditors
of Wilson NJ. Price will be held before
the undersigned. at his office in the
town of OpelousaS. on MONDAY the
2Sth day of FEBRUARY next, 1887, at
II clock a. NJ, fol the purpose Of re-
celving defnitively the surrender Of
said Prices property, to appoint syn
die. and to make disposition Of said
property.
LAURENT DJPRE,
ian bit Notary Public.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
The Hatchet and the Cherry Tree.

This Is the only authentic portrait of the
famous George Washington Ratchet ever
made. Very few living persons have any
idea of the exact shape of that historic agent
Of truth. ItwaS no ordinary ten cent counter
toy Ratchet. No, indeed. 1t was an imposing
and awe inspiring weapon, which did some
service in a domestic and even destructive
way. The Indians had wholesome respect
for it, and gave Mrs Washington's cottage q
wide berth. Armed with this formidable
battle ak GEORGE inSnired terror in every
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
NOTHCE!

LAND OFFICE. at New Orleans La. !
February 18th, 1887. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or in his absence the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court, at OpelOusas, La, on Wednesday,
April 18th, 1887 viz:
HENRY r.. SOEEEAT,
who made Homestead Entry No 1861 for the
West half Of South West quarter section 9,
Township South Range / West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
Emile Hebert. Joseph Belon. Theodule Il.
Vidrine, Dupre Roy. All of st. Landry parish
La
THOS. j. BUTLER.
feb 19-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
n NT REHG SALE.
ESTATE OF DANIEL QUINN
No. 4T49.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable
District Court in and for the parish of st.
Landry, there will be sold at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrators or any duly qualified auctioneer
at the last residence of the deceased. in the
town of Washington on WEDNESDAY.
MARCH 9th, 1887, the following described
property belonging to the Estate Of Daniel
Quinn deceased, t0-wlt:
l. One lot or square, No. 30 in the town OF
Washington. bounded North West by bridge
Street. North East by Hill Street, South West
by Vine Street. and South East by other
property of said estate, being an arpent OF
land with all the buildings ana improvements
thereon.
.. Lot or square. No. 50 in Gardeners adGi-
ton of the town of Washington, bounded
South East by Gardner Street. North East BY
Hill Street. South West by Vine Street and
North West by first described lot, this lot is
also part of the land bought of Price and has
lit feet on Hill and Vine Street and 1872 feet on
Gardner Street.
B. One lot of household furniture.
f. One lot harness.
s. One hack.
6 One old hack.
7. One old cistern
8. One horse named g Blanco'
8. One horse named joe
10. One lot kitchen utensils, and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
Terms-CASH.
MARGARET S. THOMBRIG.
Administrative.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
JOSEPH AGUELLARD,

Who made homestead entry No. G3SG
for the North East quarter of Section %,
Township 6, South Range one East, Lou
isiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
Damon Sav0ie, George Smith, Paul
astron Aeuillard EIoi Savoie, all Of St.
Landry parish. Louisiana.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
ian 92-Gt Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
NOTICE

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La,
January, 18th, 1887. !
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make tinal proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge, or in his
absence the Clerk Of the District
CouIt at Opelousas. La, on Monday
February 2Sth, 1887, viz:
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

My stock is large and COM
plete, especially in the Grocery
line. Fresh goods received
daily, which are bought at the
lowest cash figures, and conse-
quently [ defy competition IN
prices.
Honest and square dealing.
First class goods at the lowest
living prices is my motto.
- Coed. Delivered In Town Free of Charge. ii
Hoping to receive A share Of your
patronage, am you' Respectfully,
Oct 301y &. D1ETLElN.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
ssYEON CESAR.

who made Homestead Entry No. 6l9o for the
Lots Nos. 2. T. 5 and and South East quarter
of North West quarter and North East quarter
of South West quarter Section % Township 5
South Range West La. Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz.
Arsene ViCtorane. Cesaire c. Cesaire. Ac
dual Veillon Gerand VictOrianc. All OF St
Landry Parish La.
THOMAS J. BUTLER.
Feb SIT REGISTER.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

MONEY !: !; =; !; /; ::
ss1 which will bring you in
more money right away
than ANYTHING else in this world. Any one can
do the work and live at home. Either sex; all
ages. Something new that just CONS money
for all workers. We will start you; capital not
needed. This is one of the genuine, important
and enterprisng will not delay: Grand outfit
free. Address TRUE 4 CO., Augusta, Maine.
Dec Ally.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
NOTICE /!

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. }
New Orleans. La. IAN. 29th. 1887. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk OF Court, at Opelousas, La, on
InesllaN. Garcl llth. ISL. VIZ:
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

The house was destroyed before the revo-
luton. George W. P. Gusts placed upon its
site a slab of freestone, bearing this inscrip~
ton: "Here, the llth of February, 1'::;;s,
George Washington was born" 1t was lai!
in June, 1915, and was the first, even as it i,
the most touching, of all his monuments
Where may the weared eye repose
When gazing on the great,
Where neither guilty glory glows
Nor despicable state!
Yes One---the first the last, the BEST
The Cincinnatls of the west,
Whom Envy dared not hate
Be9ueathed the name of Washington,
To make men blush there was but One.
Byron,
washihgton's Valley Forge Headquarters.
The encampment at Valley Forge presented
one of the most trying scenes in the life Of
Washington, but, in perfect reliance upon
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
washington,s Table and Tailor,

In idealizing heroes the world degrades
them into mere distractions by depriving
theM o. t4eir Aunaauitu, 1ae.1 cQpsaNlss
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26
JERSEY BULL
FOR SALE.

One month old, weaned, is very
handsome and promising animal. Out
of my best Jersey COW. Sired by my
Jersey Bull Duncan. Price fifteen dol
lars if taken at once.
ian 29-tf T. j. HOUGH.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

Feb SIT
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

jan 22-Gt
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-03

MIR. Matthews division vote bill pro.
vides that on the Tuesday next before
thelast Saturday in June next-being
the day OF annual school elections--a
vote of all qualified voters shall be taken
on the question OF division OF the terri
tory on an east and west line, upon the
seventh STANDARD parallel. The tickets
are to be "For Division" and Against
Division" The bill provides for notice,
of elections. establishing precincts, and
that the conduct OF the election shall be
according to the general laws. The re-
turns are to be sent to the governor, who
is to publish a proclamation OF the re-
suit and certify it to the president and
to congress.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-03

The president of the Chicago, Bur-
lington d QUINCY railroad, being asked
in Washington for his opinion relative
to the effect OF the interstate commerce
bill, said: Z.
"No one knows what the bill means
and we will have to wait until some one
construes it for us, before we can tell
how it wall affect our business" 4
Because of the ambiguous nature OF
the measure western railroads have de.
cided not to submit arguments or brief
upon the subject. They are unable tt
interpret its provisions and prefer te
leave that task 30 The nonrss Thers i.
q growing opinion that the presiden
will return the bill and ask congress te
enact q law that somebody oan under
stand,